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Finding the Third Proportional to 420 and 755

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Solution

The third proportional to 420 and 755 is: 1,357.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420 : 755 = 755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420/755 = 755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420x = 755 × 755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420x = 570,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,025/420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.20

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